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An unforgettable new contemporary story from major YA talent and author of This is Not the End, Molly Morris. Every ten years in Wil’s home town of Lennon, California, one person is chosen to return from the dead. When her ex-best friend Annie LeBlanc is brought back to life for thirty days, Wil's ecstatic – who cares that Annie stopped speaking to her before she died? Discovering a loophole that means Annie can stay alive permanently, Wil has one summer to make things work.But first, Wil might have to face some difficult truths about their past friendship. Addressing healthy friendship and friendship break-ups in a clever, witty and relatable way. Perfect for fans of contemporary YA with a speculative edge such as The Rest of Us Just Live Here. PRAISE FOR THIS IS NOT THE END: ‘The novel explores challenging themes with a lightness of touch’ THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

Sal lives in a haunted house.He longs to be ordinary, but when the strangest of strangers arrives on his doorstep – a fellow outcast called Pax – his life grows even more complicated.Sal goes on to develop an unlikely friendship with Pax, whose love for all things spooky drew him to the house and its inhabitants. But as the two grow closer, the true nature of the hauntings is gradually revealed.Will Sal find the courage to conquer his ghosts, or will he risk losing Pax for good?A cosy, contemporary romance and ghost story with spooky Gilmore Girls vibesWinner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman’s Choice Prize, 2020An LGBTQ+ romance between two very different boys, who readers will quickly root for and grow to loveFor fans of Heartstopper – with a spooky twist

當「追蹤數」成為衡量價值的標準，真實還剩下多少空間？在 AI influencer 機器人主導社群平台的時代，Mikah 和朋友決定用最單純的方式創作──沒有機器人，沒有濾鏡，只有人類本身。本書以當代網路文化為背景，描寫一段從爆紅到失衡的歷程。Mikah 的 mukbang 頻道迅速竄紅，大量進食的畫面吸引無數目光，數字節節攀升。然而，身體並非無限供應的素材。當名聲越來越耀眼，他也逐漸意識到甜美背後的沉重代價。故事在幽默與戲劇張力中推進，結局帶著冷冽反轉，留下餘味。作者以自身與 influencer 合作的經驗為靈感，細膩描繪社群浪潮與 AI 風險。本書延續 Island of Influencers 的議題關懷，呈現流量時代的明暗交錯。When fame tastes sweet, how far can you go before it turns sour? With AI influencer robots taking the internet by storm, Mikah and his friends team up to make their own content. No robots, no AI, just human beings in all their fallible glory. Mikah’s mukbang channel where he stuffs his face with food soars to great heights, but what will happen when his body can no longer fly? Funny, dramatic and with a deliciously dark ending, Sweet and Sour is perfect for those who love a Black Mirror twist Take the Korean culture trend of mukbang, add followers and fame - and get a twist you'll never see coming Drawing on the author's experience of working with influencers, the stor

From award winning author Lucy Strange, The Island at the Edge of Night is a dark, suspenseful mystery set on an island where science and magic blur and danger and secrets unfold.Faye Fitzgerald does not remember what she's done to land herself at the Auk Island School. She remembers so little about the night that changed her life. Growing up surrounded by nature with botonist father in the Forest House, she can't cope with the bleak and treeless island where the school sits in seclusion.Where she and the other children are treated more like prisoners than pupils.While her fellow students begin to defy the horrible headmaster within the walls of the school, something is begging for Faye's attention on the outside. "The Knife," the only mountain on the island, is calling for her. And it will draw her into a web of secrets that she could have never thought possible.In this gripping mystery that weaves in and around the line between science and magic, a murdered prince, a majestic stag, a

An action-packed, laugh-out-loud funny Greek mythology adventure from the author of My Family and Other Romans! I’m Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I'm a demigoddess. Yeah, that took me by surprise too.But seriously, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what’s happening now . . . Medusa the gorgon wants her head back – and she’s chosen me to find it! Packed full of Roman and Ancient Greek mythology - as you've never seen it before! A laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? Readers will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist Perfect for ages 8 and up; sure to be a hit with KS2 readers, as Romans are a staple on the curriculum PRAISE FOR MY FAMILY AND OTHER ROMANS: 'Perfect funny escapism with added Roman mythology … Charming and mischievous!' LOUIE STOWELL, author of L

A delightful boarding school adventure set in Nigeria – the third novel in critically acclaimed trilogy. It’s a new term at the River School. Jummy has been looking forward to playing football – only for the new head to ban it! Instead, the girls must host an inter-school music competition that the rival boys' school is likely to win. With River School pride at stake, Jummy and her team must come up with a new game plan – and fast.A characterful own-voices story and the third novel in the critically acclaimed trilogy. Jummy at the River School was chosen as the BA Indie Book of the Month and the Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Month. A glorious collision of old-fashioned boarding-school tropes with vibrant 1990s Nigeria.PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:‘Beautifully told, with powerful and emotive writing … a joyous read filled with hope’ THE SCOTSMAN‘a lively, joyous book’ BOOKS FOR KEEPS‘a sumptuous adventure’ THE OLDIE ‘full of drama both big and small’ BOOKTRUST

Join the Gods Squad in Ancient Egypt in the new hilarious adventure from the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out series! The Gods Squad is back! Vesper and Aster are in knots. Wicked Egyptian immortal Seth has kidnapped the Sun God, Ra. And if the children can't save him in time, they'll soon be mummies . .. The second story in superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious series, which started with Oh Maya Gods!. As well as a brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper and Aster, your favourite characters from the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series are back. Book 2 of 3 in a superlative new spin-off series of mythological baddies – this time in Ancient Egypt.Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about Ancient Egyptian mythology – amongst epic adventure and belly laughs! Perfect for readers aged 8 and up. PRAISE FOR OH MAYA GODS!: 'Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet' M.G. LEONARD 'A riotous slam-dunk of immortal hijinks. An absolute blast!'

A brand new hilarious adventure from the author of the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out series! 'Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet' M.G. LEONARD 'A riotous slam-dunk of immortal hijinks. An absolute blast!' SAM COPELAND 'Gripping, exciting and of course, packed with trademark Evans humour, OH MAYA GODS! proves again that Maz is one of the very finest storytellers we have.' PHIL EARLE Meet the children of Elliot and Virgo, beloved heroes of Who Let The Gods Out? Football-loving Vesper ...And super bright Aster ... Now it's their turn to take on the world's worst-behaved immortals. Beginning with Maya bad boy, Kizin, and his Lords and Ladies of Death ... Superstar author Maz Evans’s hilarious new adventure is a welcome return to the bestselling world of the Who Let the Gods Out? series – shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Book 1 of 3 in a superlative new spin-off series of mythological baddies Packed full of edge-of-your-seat adventure, belly l

A rip-roaring Roman adventure from the acclaimed author of Princess BMX, Marie Basting! 'Perfect funny escapism with added Roman mythology ... Charming and mischievous!' LOUIE STOWELL, author of LOKI 'Full of fun and adventure, this time-travel tale will show you the Romans as you’ve never imagined them before.' THE WEEK JUNIOR I’m Silvia Fortuna Juno De Luca: half-schoolgirl, half-goddess. Yes – actual Roman goddess.But it all starts with Dad. He was messing about, re-enacting battles at Hadrian’s Wall, when – pow! – he’s transported to . .. Ancient Rome. I go after him because someone has to.And now, the fate of my whole family rests on me . . .The Romans as you’ve never seen them before! A laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? Readers will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist – as Livi and her family are catapulted back to Ancient Rome Perfect for ages 8 and up; sur

A spellbinding new fantasy novel from the author of The Apprentice Witch series - perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones. 'A cosy, magical adventure which touches on the problems associated with fast fashion.' THE BOOKSELLER 'Enchanting' THE WEEK JUNIOR Hen dreams of joining the family spell-tailor business, making magical homemade outfits. But the shop is struggling, thanks to the cheap clothing factory that has opened nearby. Stumbling upon a stitch - one that can sew memories into seams - Hen thinks he has the answer that will save them. Instead, he's shocked to be banned from sowing forever. What is going on? And can he unravel the mystery before it's too late? Combines James Nicol’s trademark cosy fantasy with an enchanting mystery – perfect for readers 8 and up Explores the real magic of clothes as Hen, a spell tailor’s apprentice, struggles to master his family craft – and discovers a new kind of stitch in the process A warm hug of a book – one to curl up with i

Evie is forever crossing swords with her twin sister Tallulah. When Tallulah goes to Hollywood, Evie goes too - as her sister's stand-in. But soon Evie's the one enjoying the limelight - until Tallulah goes missing ... Lights, camera ... kidnap!'Dreams of stardom; sibling rivalry & a gripping ending, Sister to a Star has it all & I gobbled up the entire book' BONKERS ABOUT BOOKSEvie is forever crossing swords with her twin. While she practises her after-school fencing, Tallulah is winning movie auditions.Neither of them could have imagined how their worlds would collide, but when Tallulah goes to Hollywood Evie goes too – as her sister’s identical stand-in.But that changes, when the film needs some all-action sword-play. Soon Evie’s the one enjoying the limelight – that is, until Tallulah goes missing ...An action-packed sibling adventure of twin rivalry, glamour and skulduggery set against the bright lights of Hollywood!Written by ex-Olympic fencer, Eloise SmithFeatures a

From wormholes to bouncy pitches, this side-splitting wacky story will appeal to ages 7-11 and any football fans! When aliens mistake schoolboy Nick and his fellow misfits for the world’s greatest football players, they are whisked across the Milky Way to compete in an intergalactic football tournament against REAL ALIENS. The only problem? They are NOT the greatest football players on Earth – they’re the WORST! But if they want to go home, they’ll have to lace up their boots and try to actually score a goal . .. The debut novel from the 2024 Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition shortlistee, Alan Joyce. This intergalactic story, with themes of friendship and team spirit, is the perfect underdog story.A fun and original football book just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

An exciting new middle-grade historical adventure from the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons. London, 1666 When fire breaks out, eleven-year-old Gil is separated from his family in the chaos. One of his few remaining possessions is a mysterious ball of rock that fell from the sky.As he races to beat the inferno spreading across the city, neither he, nor his new friend Jennet, has any idea that the stone in his satchel is an unhatched bird of myth and fire. And that there are some who will stop at nothing to get their hands on a legendary phoenix . .. The fourth middle-grade historical adventure by hugely successful and critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin. A unique spin on the infamous tragedy with Galvin’s original mix of mythology, history and science.The Great Fire of London is a favourite National Curriculum teaching topic. A touching animal friendship at the heart of the story. PRAISE FOR LINDSAY GALVIN: ‘Galvin is a thrilling storyteller’ TELEGRAPH ‘Breathtakingly

A charming Parisian animal story for ages 7 and up! At the hotel for cats, it's up to feline friends Bobine, Mulot, Carpette and Couscousse to make all the furry guests feel at home. But when they learn that George, a mischievous human, is coming to stay, they really have their work cut out for them! Can they avoid a cat-astrophe? The second charming tale following the sweet and loveable group of feline friends. From the bestselling series, translated from the original French by Anna Brooke and with delightful illustrations throughout. Delightful and funny – a classic little gem for readers aged 7 and up.Perfect for fans of Paddington and Mango and Bambang. PRAISE FOR HOTEL FOR CATS: ‘Voyelle’s enchanting illustrations bring extra life and laughter to Pavlenko’s gorgeous Gallic gem as the captivating cast of cats wend their witty and wicked way into every young reader’s heart!’ LANCASHIRE EVENING POST

The spectacular sequel to Middle Eastern-inspired fantasy Aliya to the Infinite City. Aliya can’t wait to return to the Infinitum Time-Travel Academy. But when evil magic threatens the city, and rumours of rogue magician Dorian Darke circulate, Aliya is sent away for safety on the time-travelling train, the Silver Express. But the trip is derailed when a passenger is murdered.Soon it becomes clear that Aliya must face terrible danger once again . . .A stunning adventure story for readers aged 9 and up Book 1 was shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2021 For fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace and The Kingdom Over the Sea PRAISE FOR ALIYA TO THE INFINITE CITY: ‘An epic adventure packed with richness, history and a brilliant new magical school!’ ZOHRA NABI, Author of The Kingdom Over the Sea

A sparkling magical debut, set in a fantastical Egypt full of flying carpets and mythical creatures! At home in Cairo, an unexpected gift arrives for Aliya, promising to grant her greatest wish – to know more about her lost parents. To her surprise, she’s whisked off by flying carpet to a parallel Egypt, where she’s enrolled at an academy for . .. time-travellers! But while she’s there, an enemy is watching – a master of forbidden magic. If they can unlock Aliya’s inherited talent, they can change history forever .. . A stunning adventure story for readers aged 9 and up Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2021 For fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace and The Kingdom Over the Sea ‘An epic adventure packed with richness, history and a brilliant new magical school!’ ZOHRA NABI, Author of The Kingdom Over the Sea

An endangered forest. An abandoned snow leopard. A child who only feels comfortable talking to animals.When fates collide, the unbelievable can happen ... 'Put me in mind of Dodi Smith and Gerald Durrell at their very best - enchanting and thrilling in equal measure.' Piers Torday 'Reads like a classic. I loved it.' Pam Muñoz Ryan The Big Freeze 1963 Maggie’s stutter makes going to school hard.She will do almost anything to avoid speaking in class – even if that leads to trouble. Sent to stay in the depths of Cornwall with a grandfather she barely knows, Maggie discovers an abandoned snow leopard hiding in the nearby Wildoak Forest. Sheltered by the ancient trees, the two of them build an understanding in secret.But when the cub is spotted by local villagers, danger follows - threatening everything she has come to believe in. Can Maggie find an answer before time runs out - not just for the cub, but for herself and the forest as well? An enticing, classic new voice in children's fictio

A wonderfully cosy fantasy story - perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli! Can Morgana be a witch and an engineer? 'Fun, fresh and exciting.' CHRIS RIDDELLMorgana Mage loves robots, but as a witch she live